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BIO 102 Unique characteristics of animals 1 Objective Question

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According to the 'Corrections & Clarifications' section, which phylum is specifically mentioned as showing 'early cephalization' with a primitive 'ladder-type' nervous system and cerebral ganglia?
Options
A Porifera
B Cnidaria
C Platyhelminthes
Correct Answer
D Nematoda
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The 'Corrections & Clarifications' section notes: 'Bilateral symmetry and cephalization: Flatworms show early cephalization...' The 'Phylum Platyhelminthes' section further describes their 'Nervous system: Primitive 'ladder-type' with cerebral ganglia (primitive brain).'

Hint

This phylum represents the simplest triploblastic animals that begin to show a distinct head region.

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